Why ‘WakaWaka Dr’? How did you come about the tag? What are you and this personality of yours about?
That’s probably the most common question I get. If I got a penny for every time I was asked, I’d be saying “Elon Musk who?” by now. hahaha
Believe it or not, the name was coined
beachside, over a bowl of pepper soup and cocktails. After years of travelling, a good friend of mine (another influencer) expressed his confusion about why I had never thought to share my journey with people on social media. There and then, we thought of a name that would resonate with everyone. Wakawaka Doctor is an informal lingo that describes a medical doctor (I practice medicine) who loves to travel and move around—someone who never sits still. I love to have fun and be jolly, and when I travel, the spark within me is ignited. I am adventurous and a social animal, so it’s a match made in heaven. I have used the name for the last two and a half years; in fact, people often ask what my real name is but I’d rather people get attached to the doctor who helps them move abroad or shows them the beauty that exists in other places.

How have you been able to combine being a medical dr with your ‘almost’ nomadic (if I may call it that) lifestyle?
Hmmm, it is tough, very tough. I think my love for both is what lessens the blow. Time, finance, and everything else involved. My speciality affords me the work-life balance I crave, so I can do both. I cannot overestimate the passion I have for either or how much dedication I put into anything I lay my hands on. These are probably some of the best qualities that allow me to do both effectively.
You are *notorious* for helping young
Nigerians move abroad. Why? What’s the interest?
Ever seen the movie 300? It’s an epic historical movie that describes the 300 Spartans who showed so much bravery in a time of war. The best part of the movie is the description of their
fighting style which is called the “phalanx” You see, the formation is only as effective as the person standing next to you in battle. You need to fight for each other. As a medical doctor who was overworked and underpaid in my home country, I sought more and better abroad and got it—in terms of financial compensation, exposure, and career development. But all these are of no good if I can not help others achieve the same because this is the only way we can improve ourselves and work together towards improving our home country. So like the phalanx, I need to help more people move so we can grow together, fight together, and in the end possibly return to improve our country.
Funny enough, my journey on social media started by showing people tourist attraction sites until it metamorphosed into what we have now. I am still growing.